Our cover story by Assistant Editor Allison Edles indicates that sun care products have reached new heights. This is true in terms of both elevated SPF levels as well as increased marketing of sun care in aerosol cans. The popularity of aerosols at the beach can be attributed to ease-of-use, convenience and efficacy. The popularity of higher SPFs remains to be seen. Read more about these topics, as well as new products, technologies and the FDA's newly proposed star-rating for UVA protection on p.14

Cover image courtesy of Yves Rocher. Cover design by Michael SanGiovanni.